Tar Paper Roof Underlayment

There are better products but hd does not stock them in every store because everyone uses this 15 roofing tar paper.

Tar paper roof underlayment.

Before applying roofing you ll need to cover the sheathing with roofing felt also often called tar paper most local codes call for using 30 pound felt. United roofing gator skin synthetic roof underlayment 42 in x 285 8 ft 1 000 sq ft synthetic roof underlayment. Roofing felt also known as tar paper serves as both an extra layer of protection between the shingles and the plywood and as a temporary moisture barrier until all the shingles are in place. Click to add item 15 asphalt felt 3 x 144 roofing underlayment 432 sq.

For pricing and availability. Some roofers prefer to attach felt underlayment with 1 inch roofing nails or special nails with plastic washers but most codes allow staples which are easier to drive. Owens corning weatherlock 36 in x 66 7 ft 200 sq ft polypropylene roof underlayment. Felt paper also referred to as tar paper was the standard underlayment material in roofing for decades.

It was easy to use durable and even had alignment lines to help with the shingle installation. Compare click to add item 15 asphalt felt 3 x 144 roofing underlayment 432 sq. Synthetic underlayment started gaining popularity in the last decade. Ft to the compare list.

Fyi 30 roofing paper is too thick to use as an underlayment and is no better.